The Newtonite

School Holidays: An Oxymoron?

The Newtonite • October 7, 2013

As a banner hanging in Main St. reading “Respect, Diversity, Individuality” advertises, this school community is far from homogenous. This diversity entails a wide range of religions practiced by the student body and the faculty, and each religion comes with its own dose of high holidays.

Editorial: Respect religion by closing school for holidays

The Newtonite • September 25, 2012

Rosh Hashanah, which was last week, and Yom Kippur, which starts tonight, are important Jewish holidays, as they mark the New Year and the Day of Atonement.

Mass Interview: Students, teachers discuss role of relgion in history class

The Newtonite • March 23, 2012

by Douglas Abrams Although religion and history are intertwined, schools often struggle with deciding whether or not to teach about religion. At this school, religion is taught in history class, as well as in English class. Students and teachers discuss their beliefs on the role of religion in the classroom.

Zeitoun Day: Religion Panel addresses intolerance in the United States

The Newtonite • October 18, 2011

by Julia Moss Religious leaders of all different faiths came together to discuss religious tolerance in the United States as a part of the Religion Panel.